Louisiana Federal Court Reverses ALJ Decision

Because of a recent successful Federal Court appeal by Louisiana Social Security disability attorney Matthew D. Lane, Jr., an Administrate Law Judge’s (ALJ) unfavorable decision was reversed. Consequently, the client has the opportunity for a new hearing and retains the original alleged disability onset date.

Retention of the original alleged disability onset date is significant because if the client can prove disability at a new hearing, the client can potentially recover past-due disability benefits from that date. In contrast, had the client re-applied after receiving the unfavorable ALJ decision and not appealed, the client’s disability onset date typically would be the day following the unfavorable ALJ decision. Thus, the client could not be found disabled for the period of time covered by the unfavorable ALJ decision and past-due benefits for that period of time would not be recoverable.

About The Author

Since 2010, he has litigated over one hundred cases in U.S. District Court against the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. Matthew is a Veteran of the Persian Gulf War (1990 – 91), where he served with the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. Learn more

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Matthew D. Lane, Jr. is licensed to practice law in the State of Louisiana.
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